my Ink well: October 2023

Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Tide Will Turn

Time for a new challenge at Time Out. This time around it's an Inspired By Words Challenge where the words are: When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in". ~ Kristin Armstrong. Check out Tie Out Challenge #250

This card speaks of me and my love for the sea and the calm, peace and companionship it brings. The quote brought to mind some panels I had made with Gina K's Ocean Minded stamp set. The heart is embossed with Hero Arts Sand EP and represents a drawing in the sand. The sentiment is so perfect for support and encouragement for someone who going through a difficult time. The embossed waves in the background added some wonderful texture. I just love it.

We are generously sponsored by Poppystamps.

Winner received a $20.00 gift voucher and an invitation to be Guest Designer for a future challenge.

Our Guest Designer is Deb Horst, frequent participant at Time Out, and very talentedl crafter. Be sure to stop by the challenge blog to see her beautiful card.

Please head on over to the Time Out Challenge Blog and see what Deb and the Design Team have created for our inspiration. Come play with us!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Gine K Designs Ocean Minded Wilson Designs Teeny Bikini Waffle Flower A2 Layers Dies My Favorite Things Blueprints 27
Cardstock	110# & 80# Neenah Solar Crest SU Night of Navy
Ink	Distress Oxide Inks VersaMark
Embellishments
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer MISTI Stamping Tool Bearly Art Precision Glue Scor-Pal Score Tape 1/8" Black foam tape WOW Cotton Candy Embossing Powder Hero Arts Sand Embossing Powder Altenew From Land To Sea Embossing Folder WOW Dual Speed Heat Tool

I'm also playing at:

Krafty Chicks #687 - All Occasions

NBUS #55

My new Altenew From Land To Sea Embossing Folder

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Monday, October 23, 2023

A Happy Halloween

I Have these wonderful prints on fabric from Crafty Secrets that I have had in my stash forever. I recently used one for a card for the current Time Out Challente (Vintage), and now I am thinking of ways to use them in time to get Halloween Cards out. This is something I say I am going to do every year, and usually don't.

I used Jaydee's sketch from The Paper Players #PP663 as my design inspiration.

Hopefully I will get more of these done this week and in the mail to my favorite goblins and Halloween lovers!

I am also playing at:

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #580 - Halloween Fun

Double D Challenges: Pumpkins

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Vintage Halloween

It's time for a new challenge at Time Out, and this time we are challenged to be: VINTAGE. There are many, many ways you can go with this one. The majority of experts have agreed that items over 50 years old but less than 100 years old can be called "vintage". Old, but not that old. Like me! LOL! It can also mean the year or place in which wine, especially of high quality, was produced.

Go to Google Images and type "vintage" you will get a plethora of ideas.

We are generously sponsored by Doodlebugs. Challenge winner as chosen by our Design Team will receive a $25.00 store credit to spend at the Doodlebugs store. Our winner will also be invited to join us as Guest Designer for a future challenge.

We welcome Cynthia Olheiser of Stampin' In Alaska and winner of Time Out #246, as our Guest Designer. Check out her fabulous Vintage creation on the Time Out Challenge Blog.

Please head on over to the Time Out Challenge Blog and see what Cynthia and the Design Team have created for our inspiration. Come play with us!

Project Details
Stamps/Dies	Lawn Fawn Scalloped Rectangle Lawn Cuts
Cardstock	110lb. Neenah Solar Crest Essentials By Ellen Ebony Black Papertrey Ink Ocean Tides Authentique Enchanted 6x6 Patterned Paper Bundle Crafty Secrets Halloween Images & Journal Notes (Heartwarming Vintage Collection)
Ink
Embellishments	Twine, PTI Autumn Mix Vintage Button Collection
Other	Spellbinders Platinum Plus Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Scor-Pal Score Board Fiskars 12" SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Bearly Art Precision Glue We R Memory Keepers Layer Guides